What types of AI-generated images can this API detect?

Our API detects images from all major AI generators including Midjourney (v4-v6), DALL-E 2 & 3, Stable Diffusion (1.5, XL, 3.0), Flux, Adobe Firefly, Google Imagen, and 15+ other models. We also detect hybrid images that combine AI generation with manual editing.

How accurate is the AI Image Detector API?

Our detection model achieves 99.1% accuracy on our benchmark dataset of 10M images. We maintain separate precision and recall metrics per generator: 99.4% for Midjourney, 98.9% for DALL-E, 99.2% for Stable Diffusion, and 98.7% for Flux. We continuously retrain as new models emerge.

Can the API detect partially AI-edited images?

Yes. Beyond fully synthetic images, our API detects AI inpainting, outpainting, face swaps, background replacements, and generative fill edits. The pixel-level heatmap response highlights exactly which regions were AI-modified.

How does source model attribution work?

Our classifier analyzes frequency-domain signatures, noise patterns, and structural artifacts unique to each generator. It returns the most likely source model with a confidence score. When multiple generators were used (e.g., Stable Diffusion base + Midjourney upscale), it flags the image as multi-model.

Is there a free tier?

Yes. The free tier includes 500 image scans per month with full API access, model attribution, and heatmap generation. No credit card required.

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Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing.
Built for every scale.

Start free. Scale to Pro at $49 per month. Move to Enterprise when you need custom SLAs and SOC 2 reports. No surprise pricing, no per-seat fees, no annual lock-in on Pro.

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Free

For builders and tinkerers.

$0/month

500 scans per month. Forever.

Full REST API access
AI detection with confidence score
Model attribution across 25+ generators
Region-level heatmaps
C2PA manifest verification
Community forum support
All SDKs and code examples

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No credit card

Pro

For production apps and small teams.

$49/month

50,000 scans per month. $0.001 per overage scan.

Everything in Free, plus:
100x more monthly scans
Pixel-level forensics endpoint
Batch processing (up to 100 images per request)
Webhook callbacks for async jobs
Priority queue processing
200 sustained RPS, 400 burst
99.9% uptime SLA
IP allowlisting
Email support, 4-hour response target

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14 days free. Cancel anytime.

Enterprise

For platforms, regulated industries, and high-volume.

Custom

Volume-based pricing. Typically $500 to $5,000 per month.

Everything in Pro, plus:
Unlimited scans (volume-tiered)
Dedicated GPU cluster
99.99% uptime SLA
SOC 2 Type II report
HIPAA Business Associate Agreement
EU regional data residency
On-premise or VPC deployment
SSO and SAML
Custom model fine-tuning
Dedicated Slack channel
1-hour support response target

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Most contracts close in under 30 days

Built for production

Companies in journalism, insurance, marketplaces, and government rely on us for their detection workloads.

SOC 2 Type II

Audited annually

GDPR Compliant

EU regional endpoints

AES-256 at rest

TLS 1.2+ in transit

99.99% Uptime

Multi-region failover

Estimate your cost

Use this rough sizing guide to find the plan that fits your volume.

Monthly volume	Recommended plan	Monthly cost	Cost per scan
Up to 500 scans	Free	$0	$0.000
1K scans	Pro	$49	$0.049
10K scans	Pro	$49	$0.005
50K scans	Pro	$49	$0.001
100K scans	Pro + overages	$99	$0.001
500K scans	Enterprise	~$500	$0.001
1M scans	Enterprise	~$900	$0.0009
10M scans	Enterprise	~$5,000	$0.0005
100M+ scans	Enterprise	Custom	Custom

Estimates only. Enterprise pricing varies by SLA, residency, and feature requirements. Volume discounts apply at 1M, 10M, and 50M scan tiers.

ROI

The math is usually obvious

Three real-world ROI examples we hear from customers, by use case.

Insurance fraud

$50K average claim

A mid-size auto insurance carrier processes 5,000 photo claims per month on Pro at $49. Catching just one fraudulent claim per quarter pays the API cost for 10 years.

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Marketplace moderation

0.4% lift in trust score

A peer-to-peer marketplace at 200K listings per month pays around $200 in API costs and reports a 0.4 percent lift in buyer trust score and 12 percent reduction in chargeback rate.

Read the moderation guide

Newsroom verification

90 minutes saved per story

A regional newsroom uses the Free tier (500 scans per month) and saves an hour and a half of fact-checker time per breaking story by ruling out AI-generated source images automatically.

Read the C2PA explainer

Full feature comparison

Every feature, every plan, in one table.

Feature	Free	Pro	Enterprise
Detection
Monthly scans	500	50,000	Unlimited
AI detection with confidence score
Source model attribution (25+ models)
Region-level heatmaps
C2PA manifest verification
Pixel-level forensics endpoint
Throughput
Sustained RPS	2	200	Custom
Burst RPS	5	400	Custom
Batch processing (up to 100/req)
Async batch with webhooks
Priority queue processing
Dedicated GPU cluster
Reliability
Uptime SLA	Best effort	99.9%	99.99%
Multi-region failover
Status page access
Incident postmortems
Security and compliance
TLS 1.2+ encryption
GDPR-compliant
IP allowlisting
SOC 2 Type II report
HIPAA Business Associate Agreement
EU regional data residency
Custom data retention policy
On-premise deployment
SSO and SAML
Custom DPA
Support
Documentation and community forum
Email support		< 4hr response	< 1hr response
Dedicated Slack channel
Quarterly business review
Custom model fine-tuning
Migration assistance

Frequently asked questions

If your question is not here, email support@aiimagedetectorapi.com and we will respond within four hours.

Do I need a credit card to start?+

No. The Free tier covers 500 image scans per month and you can sign up with just an email. We will only ask for billing details when you upgrade to Pro or Enterprise.

What counts as one scan?+

Each image you submit to the /v1/detect or /v1/forensics endpoint counts as one scan. Batch requests count as one scan per image in the batch. Failed requests (400-class errors) do not count. The /v1/c2pa/verify endpoint and account-utility endpoints (usage, health, jobs) do not consume scan quota.

What happens if I go over my Pro quota?+

Pro accounts include burst headroom and never get hard-throttled mid-month for normal usage spikes. Sustained overages are billed at $0.001 per additional scan, or you can upgrade to Enterprise for committed-use discounts. We notify you at 80 percent and 100 percent of quota before any overage billing starts.

Can I switch between plans?+

Yes, at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades take effect at the start of your next billing cycle so you keep what you paid for. We prorate the first month of any upgrade.

Is there an annual billing discount?+

Yes. Annual billing on Pro is $490 (about 17 percent off, or two months free). Enterprise contracts are typically annual with custom volume-based discounting.

Do you offer a startup or non-profit discount?+

Yes. Verified seed-stage startups (less than 18 months old, less than $5M raised) get 50 percent off Pro for the first 12 months. Registered non-profits get 30 percent off Pro indefinitely. Both via founders@aiimagedetectorapi.com.

What about education and research use?+

Academic and research institutions get a free uplift to 5,000 scans per month on the Free tier with verification of an .edu address or institutional letterhead.

How does Enterprise pricing work?+

Enterprise contracts are quoted based on monthly scan volume, SLA requirements, data residency needs, and custom features. Typical Enterprise customers run between 1M and 100M scans per month. Pricing starts around $500 per month and scales with volume. Volume discounts apply at 1M, 10M, and 50M scan tiers.

Can I cancel any time?+

Yes. Pro is month-to-month with no contract. Cancel from your dashboard and you will keep access until the end of your current billing period. Enterprise contracts have specific termination terms negotiated per agreement.

Do you offer a money-back guarantee?+

Yes, on Pro. If you are not satisfied within the first 30 days, email support@aiimagedetectorapi.com for a full refund. We have offered this since launch and the take rate is under 2 percent. Enterprise refunds follow contract terms.

What payment methods do you accept?+

Pro: all major credit and debit cards via Stripe. Enterprise: credit card, ACH, wire transfer, and invoice with NET 30 terms. Crypto on request for Enterprise.

Do you offer custom contracts?+

Yes. Enterprise customers get custom MSA, DPA, BAA (for HIPAA), and SLA terms. Most contract negotiations close in under 30 days.

Is the API available in my country?+

Yes. The API is globally accessible from any country where Stripe and our cloud providers operate. We have specific regional endpoints in US East, US West, EU (Frankfurt), and Asia-Pacific (Singapore) for low-latency access.

Can I get a custom model trained on my data?+

Yes, on Enterprise. Custom fine-tuning typically takes 2 to 6 weeks depending on data volume and target accuracy. We have done custom training for insurance carriers, news organizations, and large social platforms.

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